The use of （）in many ways reduces staffing needs, minimizes in transit damage and theft, shorten time in transit because of reduced port turnaround time.

A:Container B:Supertanker C:Pallet D:Integration

A:shorten B:shrink C:lengthen D:decrease

The substance can be added to gasoline to accelerate the speed of automobiles（　）

A:quicken B:shorten C:loosen D:enlarge

It is seldom {{U}}acceptable{{/U}} to abbreviate words in formal writing.

A:omit B:explain C:invent D:shorten

The substance can be added to gasoline to {{U}}accelerate{{/U}} the speed of automobiles.

A:quicken B:shorten C:loosen D:enlarge

The contract between the two companies will （expire） soon.

A:shorten B:start C:end D:resume

The substance can be added to gasoline to accelerate the speed of automobiles.

A:quicken B:shorten C:loosen D:enlarge

Its hard to (alter) ones habits.

A:change B:develop C:shorten D:enlarge

Its hard to (alter) ones habits.

A:change B:develop C:shorten D:enlarge